Celebrating a World of Sephardic Tradition and Culture

Located in Vancouver BC, Beth Hamidrash is Canada’s only Sephardic synagogue west of Toronto and is famed for its warmth and inclusiveness. Our diverse roots create a unique centre for exciting educational, cultural, and religious experiences for people of all ages.

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Services

Experience traditional Sephardic tefilot, melodies, and unique customs. Celebrate the milestones of Jewish life. Be inspired with meaningful learning.

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Join us and be part of a loving, vibrant community and explore our rich heritage, culture, and sacred traditions.

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Facilities

Our facilities include a beautiful multi-level oriental-style sanctuary, an educational library, a newly renovated kosher kitchen, and a social hall for events and celebrations.

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“A little light pushes away a lot of darkness.”

Rabbenu Bachya

What’s Up

Kashrut Shiur Series with Rabbi Eliahu

Rabbi’s class

Tuesdays
7:00 PM

Rabbi’s class

Wednesdays
6:00 PM – click image for Zoom link

Adult programming

Fridays
8:00 AM

“A place of learning and communal growth.”

Beth Hamidrash literally means “a house of study” which captures who we are as a congregation. Our synagogue is a place to gather daily for inspiring tefilot, learning and communal growth, which deepens our spiritual connection through Torah.

Rabbi Shlomo Gabay

Rabbi’s Blog

The Eternal Covenant and Universal Responsibility

October 10, 2025

Shabbat Shalom and Hag Sameach!The Eternal Covenant and Universal ResponsibilityThis Shabbat, Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot, we have a unique Torah reading that weaves together deep, powerful messages. In the first […]

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D’Var Torah – Parashat Ha’azinu

October 3, 2025

Shabbat Shalom!Tomorrow, B”H, we will read Parashat Ha’azinu, which comes right after Yom Kippur.In this parasha, we read the prophetic song of Moshe Rabbeinu, where he describes what will happen […]

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D’Var Torah – Shabbat Shuva – Parashat Vayeilech

September 26, 2025

Shabbat shalom umevorach everyone! This Shabbat we will read, BH, Parashat Vayelech, and this Shabbat is also called “Shabbat Shuva.” This name comes from the Haftarah that begins with the […]

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